Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9970941 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The giant PV flow reversal seen during asynchronous rapid right ventricular pacing corresponds to an inappropriate atrial contraction, immediately elevates LA pressure, and may initially promote congestive heart failure. The increase in LV end-diastolic pressure associated with decreased LV ejection fraction caused decrease in the LV filling volume leading to further increase in the LA pressure. This sustained marked elevation in the LA pressure and LV end-diastolic pressure could contribute to the heart failure process.
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Authors
Tomotsugu (FACC), Richard A. (FACC), Fabrice J. MD, Kiyotaka MD, Masami MD, Yoshie MD, Todor N. (FACC), Bruce L. (FACC), Patrick M. (FACC), James D. (FACC),